Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora University Reverts To Remote Learning Plan Amid Pandemic
“The optimism of June now gives way to the hard reality of July,” the university’s president said while announcing the decision.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Restaurant Closes After Worker Was Exposed To Coronavirus
The downtown eatery said it will be closed for three to five days while employees get tested and deep-clean the facility.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Police Warn Of Unemployment, Fake Check Scams
Fraudsters are using residents' personal information to file for unemployment benefits on their behalf, according to police.
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Aurora, IL|News|
East Aurora Schools To Start Fall Semester With Remote Learning
District 131 students are set to begin the school year online Aug. 24, with schools scheduled to reopen Sept. 8, according to a report.
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Aurora, IL|News|
West Aurora District 129 To Offer Remote, Hybrid Learning Plans
Students have two options for the fall semester: split time between the classroom and remote learning, or complete all work from home.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
19 Coronavirus Cases At Illinois Juvenile Detention Center
New cases at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles include 16 staff members and three youths detained at the facility, officials said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pritzker Extends Illinois' Eviction Hold For Another Month
The state’s moratorium on evictions now runs through Aug. 22.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
1 IL Coronavirus Region ‘Dangerously Close’ To New Restrictions
The state could soon step in after an uptick in cases in the Metro East emergency management region, Gov. J. B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
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Montgomery, IL|News|
Walmart In Montgomery To Remain Closed On Thanksgiving This Year
The company also announced that it will pay out another special cash bonus to all its employees for their services during the pandemic.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Walmart In St. Charles To Remain Closed On Thanksgiving This Year
The company also announced that it will pay out another special cash bonus to all its employees for their services during the pandemic.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Walmart In Batavia To Remain Closed On Thanksgiving This Year
The company also announced that it will pay out another special cash bonus to all its employees for their services during the pandemic.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Walmart In Aurora To Remain Closed On Thanksgiving This Year
The company also announced that it will pay out another special cash bonus to all its employees for their services during the pandemic.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles East’s Kull Named To Volleyball Coaches Hall Of Fame
Jennie Kull was recently honored as a member of illprepvb.com’s inaugural Illinois Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia's Trippi-Payne Named To Volleyball Coaches Hall Of Fame
Lori Trippi-Payne was recently honored as a member of illprepvb.com’s inaugural Illinois Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Portillo's To Launch Delivery System, Hire Drivers
The restaurant chain, which has 62 locations, will continue to use third-party delivery platforms but expects to hire hundreds of drivers.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Portillo's To Launch Delivery System, Hire Drivers
The restaurant chain, which has 62 locations, will continue to use third-party delivery platforms but expects to hire hundreds of drivers.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane County Sheriff To Equip Deputies With Body Cameras
Kane County deputies are expected to be wearing body cameras by the end of October, according to a report.
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Aurora, IL|News|
12 Deaths At Kane Co. Nursing Homes In 1 Week; Cases Top 1,000
Four residents of long-term-care facilities in the county died from coronavirus-related conditions over the previous two weeks, data shows.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Mail-In Ballots Now Available For Kane County Voters
Kane County voters do not need to provide a reason for requesting a vote-by-mail ballot for the Nov. 3 election.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
ComEd Bribery Scheme Could Affect Electrocution Death Lawsuit
Robert Zulauf, of West Chicago, was killed in November 2016 after being electrocuted by a ComEd wire. His nephew, Jordan, lost both arms.
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